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Thessaloniki Cultural Escape: Ancient Dion & Wine Tasting

By Avalon Travel Kefalonia
Free cancellation available
Price is €1,720 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

Begin your shore excursion with a visit to the Archaeological Site of Dion, the sacred city of ancient Macedonia dedicated to Zeus. According to tradition, Alexander the Great offered sacrifices here before setting out on his campaigns, underscoring Dion’s importance as a religious and cultural centre of the Macedonian Kingdom.

Walk among the well-preserved remains of temples, baths, theatres, and ancient streets, gaining insight into daily life and ceremonial practices in antiquity. Continue to the on-site museum, where a rich collection of statues, mosaics, and everyday objects brings the city’s history to life. Highlights include the Hydraulis, one of the world’s earliest known musical instruments.

After your archaeological visit, relax at a boutique winery set amid the scenic foothills of Mount Olympus and the Pieria Mountains. Enjoy a guided tasting of selected wines made from local and international grape varieties, accompanied by homemade regional delicacies.

Activity location

  • Dion Archaeological Park
    • 60100, Dion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Dion Archaeological Park
    • 60100, Dion, Greece

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Private Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours and 30 minutes5h 30m
    5h 30m
  • English

Private Tour : Exclusively for your party. Enjoy a flexible itinerary, private guide, and personalised pace.
Pickup included

Language options: English
Price details
€1,720.00 x 1 Adult€1,720.00
Total
Price is €1,720.00

What's included, what's not

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    Port pickup & Drop Off
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    Delli Plater - Lights snacks
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Wine Tasting
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Transport by a luxury minibus or minivan
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    Licensed Guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entrance fees for the Archaeological Site & Museum

Know before you book

  • Specialised infant seats are available
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • This tour involves moderate walking, with a mix of paved paths, uneven surfaces, and gentle inclines.
  • Suggested Clothing: Comfortable Walking Shoes, light, breathable clothing during warm weather, a hat, sunglasses, and sun cream
  • Guests are advised to carry a copy (digital or physical) of their passport or any other valid form of identification (such as a driving licence or government-issued ID) for entry to the Archaeological Site & Museum of Dion.
  • The total driving time from Thessaloniki Port to the Pieria region and back, including the driving time between stops, is approximately 2 hours & 30min
  • Guests under 18 will not be able to take part in the wine tasting.
  • Important: The standard booking is a shared small group tour. A private tour option is available and must be selected during booking. Changes are not possible on the day of the tour.
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Dion Archaeological Park

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket included
Explore the ancient Macedonian sanctuary dedicated to Zeus. Walk among the ruins of temples, Roman baths, theatres, and city streets while learning about Dion's importance to the Macedonian Kingdom.

Archaeological Museum of Dion

  • 30m
  • Admission ticket included
Discover well-preserved artefacts including mosaics, sculptures, daily-use items, and the famous Hydraulis, an ancient water-powered organ.

Pieria Region

  • 1h
Arrive at a scenic family-owned winery with views of Mount Olympus and the Pieria mountains. Enjoy a guided wine tasting of local and international grape varieties. Enjoy a guided wine tasting of local and international grape varieties, accompanied by a selection of homemade local delicacies. Relax in the vineyard garden or explore the winery grounds.

Location

Activity location

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    Dion Archaeological Park
    • 60100, Dion, Greece

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Dion Archaeological Park
    • 60100, Dion, Greece

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